Manfred, King of Sicily (born 1232)

Manfred, King of Sicily

King of Sicily from 1258 to 1266

Manfred was the last King of Sicily from the Hohenstaufen dynasty, reigning from 1258 until his death. The natural son of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, Manfred became regent over the Kingdom of Sicily on behalf of his nephew Conradin in 1254. As regent he subdued…